Tigers Rugby Club
Dubai Tigers RFC are a vibrant rugby club offering opportunities for all ages and skill levels. Established in 2013, they focus on building a strong community spirit through competitive rugby and social events. With a commitment to development and excellence, the Tigers are a key part of Dubai’s rugby scene.
Information
Established: 2013
Standard: Competitive, Social
Colours: Red & White
Mini/Youth: Yes
Senior Men: Yes
Senior Women: No
Contact
Chairman: Shane Thornton
Location: Tigers Park
- Email: shane@heartbeatsports.com
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Dubai Tigers Rugby Club History
Based in Dubai, Barrelhouse Rugby Club have a proud and rich history of welcoming players from all walks of life into their club family. Founded in 1982 by exoat Andy Jackson, Barrelhouse RFC pride themselves on providing a family, fun and friendly environment, designed to bridge the gap for expats missing their loved ones.
The club has evolved significantly over the years. In the past decade, Barrelhouse has expanded to compete in all facets of UAE Rugby, including the UAE Division 1, UAE Division 2, UAE Supervets and are active participants in many of the local tournaments held throughout the year. They now have four rugby teams taking part in the annual Dubai Rugby 7s tournament and a growing mini/junior rugby section which was launched in 2017 and now has over 180 junior players between U7 – U14 years of age.
In 2019, they introduced netball to their program. Known as the Barrelhouse Cats, they has a growing membership of over 120 girls playing in local leagues and tournaments around the UAE.
